Barriere is an wonderful place to call home. The community consists of a large number of groups, clubs and organizations who all aim to better the lives of those living here, including the surrounding area. Community pride is strong in Barriere; evident by the sheer number of volunteers who assist these groups, clubs and organizations in many different capacities. Getting involved doesn't have to mean dedicating 80 hours a week. It can mean dedicating even a few hours once a year, or to help see one event or fundraising effort through. It can mean sitting on a Board of Directors, or just helping put up a few posters around town.
Want to get involved? Have a look through the many community groups/organizations/clubs in Barriere: Community Groups
Yellowhead Community Services (YCS)
(YCS) is dedicated to helping improve the lives of those they serve. Their trained staff provide integrated supports and services to individuals of all ages through several different community locations, including their offices & program centres in Clearwater & Barriere. In Barriere, they are located at "the Ridge" - 4936 Barriere Town Road.
YCS is a non-profit, registered charity. As a contracted agency, they commit our energy and resources to delivering a wide variety of mostly free programs and services to those residing in the North Thompson Valley - from McLure to Blue River such as: Counselling, Literacy, Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Seniors, Women's Services, Addition Services, Food Security, Housing Needs, Essential Transit and Childcare. Visit www.yellowheadcs.ca to learn more.
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
There are also many important organizations who support Barriere & Area residents but operate out of Kamloops or other areas. Such as:
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Who They Are
The Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society (KCSCS) developed from a small grass roots group with lived cancer experiences to a registered Non-Profit society with a Purpose and a Plan. The KCSCS is advocating for a Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Center to provide patient navigation services in an inspirational and hope-filled environment where adults affected by cancer receive comprehensive supports to help self-manage their physical, mental, and emotional health as well as their financial, legal and workplace challenges.
Their Objectives
To advocate for supportive cancer care in Kamloops and surrounding areas.
To work with BC Cancer Agency, BC Cancer Foundation, Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, InspireHealth, Interior Health, local physicians, allied health professionals and the broader Kamloops community in a collaborative way that will help develop and enhance supportive cancer care services for those affected by cancer and their families.
Hope Air is not an airline. They're a lifeline.
All Canadians deserve access to the healthcare they need, regardless of income or distance. Where you live should not determine if you live. Your support today and into the future is critical to ensuring that no patient is left behind when it comes to accessing vital medical care.
